Jael
3 countries#1388 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jael was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
7,948 births recorded 1957–2025 · currently #1388 · peaked in 2012 with 409 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
404 births recorded 1968–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 28 births
Most common in: Guadeloupe, Nord, Essonne, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
135 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2499 · peaked in 2011 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
135 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jael’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1918 | — |
| 2007 | #1381 | ↑537 |
| 2008 | #1421 | ↓40 |
| 2009 | #1695 | ↓274 |
| 2010 | #1420 | ↑275 |
| 2011 | #1446 | ↓26 |
| 2012 | #1196 | ↑250 |
| 2013 | #1321 | ↓125 |
| 2014 | #1427 | ↓106 |
| 2015 | #1501 | ↓74 |
| 2016 | #1545 | ↓44 |
| 2017 | #1505 | ↑40 |
| 2018 | #1313 | ↑192 |
| 2019 | #1441 | ↓128 |
| 2020 | #1632 | ↓191 |
| 2021 | #1600 | ↑32 |
| 2022 | #1515 | ↑85 |
| 2023 | #1578 | ↓63 |
| 2024 | #1466 | ↑112 |
| 2025 | #1388 | ↑78 |
Frequently asked questions about Jael
Is Jael a popular name?
Yes — Jael currently ranks #1388 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jael more common for boys or girls?
Jael is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jael most popular?
Jael peaked in 2012 in United States, with 409 recorded births that year.
Is Jael rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jael’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3150 in 1957 to #1388 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jael?
At least 8,487 babies have been recorded with the name Jael across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Jael popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jael appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Jael?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jael include Gaia, Jersey, Noel.
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